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"Quite comfortable hotel, perfectly located: few meters from the train station and the airport bus stop. Friendly staff that are always ready to help, including to provide some guidance on places to visit"

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"The hotel is located opposite Basel central station. We can see train station from hotel room. But room is pretty quiet. Can't hear anything from room next door or outside.
There are many restaurants and shops nearby ( walking less than 5 mins) such as Mc d, Burger King, starbucks, coop super..."

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"Lovely stay. Very comfy. Helpful staff. Big and powerful shower. Well situated. Free travel cards as part of your stay. Comfy bed. Very clean.
The only negative was having no kettle. There's a coffee machine that can dispense warm water, but it's not hot enough for tea.
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"We were welcomed by a friendly and efficient member of the reception team who answered all our questions about getting to airport the next day etc. The family room was very spacious and divided into 2 sleeping areas - one double bed at one end and 3 singles for the children at the other. Both e..."

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How to Find the Best Basel Hotels with Hotels.com

Basel is one of the largest cities in Switzerland, and is situated along the river Rhine where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet, with suburbs located in both France and Germany. One of the earliest known settlements in the area is the old Roman settlement of Augusta Raurica, and the city as we know it today can trace its history back to 374 AD as Basilea. Now Basel is a popular getaway destination for couples and cultural aficionados, as the city has some of the most exciting winter festivals, museums, and inspirational sights and architectures. Finding that perfect hotel in Basel can be a difficult task, especially when you have to browse hundreds of hotels to find it. With Hotels.com, you can book the hotel ideal for your budget and expectations with the help of user submitted hotel reviews, hotel photo galleries, and our handy Google maps applet.

What's Basel Like?

Basel is a great city to explore on foot, and around every corner you will find a blend of historic buildings and modern attractions. The Basel Minster, a red sandstone Cathedral which was originally built in the 11th century, is one of the most inspiring landmarks in the city. The 13th century Spalentor (City Gate) provides a glimpse into the past and still has a functioning portcullis. For an afternoon at a museum or gallery, you can check out the Kunstmuseum (Fine Art Museum) or the Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum) with its many exhibits and artifacts dating as far back as to the pre-historic era.

Tips for Getting Along with Locals in Basel

Basel has a mild climate, which experiences snow and rainfall for almost a third of the entire year. Even during the summer months of June to August, afternoon temperatures rarely rise above 68° Fahrenheit, with heatwave temperatures of around 77° Fahrenheit. The official language in Basel is a particular dialect of German known as Alemannic Swiss German, although if you only have a basic understanding of the German language you could still have trouble with the local dialect. Most of the locals in Basel will speak English; however, if you plan on making use of public transport, then a pocket German reference book would be ideal. The railways station Basel Bahnhof SBB offers international destinations to France and Germany, and is a great way to take a day trip out of Basel. The Hotels.com website offers an interactive map of the area around your hotel, providing the best way to find all of the popular attractions in the area.